Je & Zb Butler Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various initiatives primarily focused on individuals with disabilities, youth development, and community services. Its mission emphasizes enhancing the quality of life for people with special needs through programs that provide education, advocacy, and direct support services. The foundation funds a wide range of causes, including autism support, scholarships for youth, and community health programs, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. It serves diverse populations, particularly those affected by disabilities and their families, and supports organizations that promote social justice and access to resources.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits in New York (and occasionally neighboring Massachusetts) providing services for children, youth, and people with disabilities—organizations with proven, multi-year programs and existing relationships or visibility within local networks.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on special needs, disability services, inclusion, or youth development.
- • Organizational presence or strong partnerships in New York state (primary geography).
- • Capacity to manage mid-size to large program grants (many awards in the $25k–$150k range).
- • Existing ties or introductions to the foundation’s leadership or known grantee network.
- • Track record of multi-year programming and measurable service delivery.
Geography
Giving is tightly geographically focused: the observed portfolio is concentrated mainly in New York with a secondary presence in Massachusetts, and only two states are represented in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of independent organizations each year (roughly 72–78 distinct recipients annually and 73 in the latest year), and funding is spread across many program types despite some thematic focus on disability and youth services.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly reports it only funds preselected organizations and does not run an open application process; although a small number of new grantees have appeared in recent years, the declared preselection policy and the lack of a public application path make it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
